Israel says it examined bodies previously buried by Palestinians near Nasser hospital while checking to see if any of its hostages were among the dead. It says claims it buried the bodies initially are 'baseless and unfounded'.
The UN's human rights chief has said he is 'horrified' by reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies in Gaza. Palestinian authorities said they were uncovered at Nasser hospital in the central city of Khan Younis, and at al Shifa hospital in Gaza City. Some had their hands tied and were 'stripped of their clothes', said Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for UN human rights commissioner Volker Turk.
'The examination was conducted in a careful manner and exclusively in places where intelligence indicated the possible presence of hostages,' a statement said. 'The examination was carried out respectfully while maintaining the dignity of the deceased.' Thirty more bodies were reportedly found in two graves in the courtyard at al Shifa hospital, Ms Shamdasani added. 'There are reports that the hands of some of these bodies were also tied,' she said.
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